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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Feltham 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Supplementary Licences:—
| Tuberculin Tested | 17 |
| Accredited | — |
| Pasteurised | 19 |
| Sterilised | 24 |
Inspection and Supervision of Food
Carcases examined at Slaughter-houses
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. killed | 2 | — | — | 63 | 371 | 10 |
| No. Inspected | 2 | — | — | 63 | 371 | 10 |
Diseases excluding Tuberculosis
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | 1 | — | — | 5 | 101 | — |
| Percentage affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 100 | — | — | 7.93 | 26.95 | — |
| Tuberculosis only | ||||||
| Whole carcase condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | _ |
| Percentage affected with tuberculosis | 50 | _ | _ | 6.34 | — | — |
Meat Inspected at Butchers' Shops
A number of carcases, quarters, parts of carcases
and organs have been examined.
The following has been declared unfit for human consumption:—
Whole Carcases—
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other Disease | — | — | — | — |